Junior Project Developer Solar PV and Wind Full Time

Junior Project Developer Solar PV and Wind. A leading South African-based, full-service renewable energy provider for large scale and distributed energy projects throughout Africa is seeking a Junior Project Developer with 2-3 yrs Solar PV & Wind experience on both small and large scale RE project development. Should be competent with rooftop projects and large-scale development of wind farms. Training is provided where needed.

Main purpose of job:

You will conduct fundamental development of all projects (all permitting and contracts), manage key third party service providers, identify and assess project opportunities of both large-scale and small scale Solar (C&I) and projects, considering all relevant criteria, commercial, technical, financial, permitting and regulator.

In completion of this role, you will:

• Identify possible partnerships.
• Writing of proposals and presentations.
• Identify and secure suitable project locations, negotiate land leases and manage landowner relationships.
• Identify and secure suitable project grid connection options/locations, negotiate land leases and manage landowner/grid provider relationships.
• You understand and evaluate the business potential and you build business cases and develop large scale solar projects up to financial close.
• Secure a network to reach permitting for realization of projects on land and/or agree on the terms for implementation of solar PV project on rooftops of industrial buildings, or large-scale residential units.
• Assist by being responsible for bringing forward all necessary components for a successful Due Diligence with the buy in of all stakeholders.
• Negotiate sales/purchase of new projects in solar energy in demonstrating the business case motivation and viability of such cases.
• Support in the way of being responsible for the realization of the solar PV projects, to secure the installation and commissioning of the projects within agreed time frame.

Main responsibilities:

• Development of both large scale and small scale projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts and other relevant bodies such as appropriate governments, regulatory bodies, and legislative officials.
• Prospecting and acquiring new projects.
• Leveraging approved fairs and exhibitions to promote the company and establish new leads.
• Expand your knowledge in renewable energy, build up long term relationships with clients through a professional and correct work ethic.
• Responsible for a smooth cooperation between the different internal departments.
• Organize, coordinate, manage and control the sales of new projects and the follow up to get the best possible results.
• Acquire a deep knowledge of project procedures (technical and administrative).
• Manage the work autonomously, ensuring accurate reporting at required timescales and show that you possess a track record in driving business through which results in an oriented mindset.
• Strong ability in building solutions and in responding to fast changing market environment.
• Communicate effectively across the organization, handover effectively to the Develop Project Management representatives and request the support of a professional back office.

Knowledge, skills, and experience required:

• Electrical or Civils Bachelor’s degree.2-3 yrs experience in REIPPPP projects.
• Competent with rooftop projects and large-scale development of wind farms
• Excellent English (Afrikaans will be beneficial).Good organizing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good report writing and proposal writing skills.
• Entrepreneur with good social skills and a positive work spirit.
• Strong communicator, you can report and contribute to business excellence, optimize the workflows, share your experience.

Application Process:

Please send your Resume & Dedicated Motivational letter quoting the vacancy reference no: MJ1794 to macey.johnson@shawenergyltd.com